What is the news? The Ministry of Defence has launched several initiatives in the year 2021. Initiatives by MoD in 2021 Missiles: Brahmos, Tejas, Astra, Arjun Main Battle Tank, Shakti, Indigenous Aircraft Carrier(IAC) ‘Vikrant’, INS Visakhapatnam, INS Vela, Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo(SMART), Agni-P, Vertically Launched Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM), Akash Prime, Pinaka-ER,… Continue reading Year End Review – 2021 of Ministry of Defence
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Centre may reduce the moisture content limit for wheat, paddy. Why this will hurt farmers
What is the news? Government of India’s recent draft proposal proposes to change the moisture content limit for wheat and paddy. This has made farmers worried ahead of the rabi procurement season that begins April 2022. What is Moisture Content? Moisture content (MC) is the weight of water contained in paddy or wheat expressed in… Continue reading Centre may reduce the moisture content limit for wheat, paddy. Why this will hurt farmers
70% indigenous BrahMos cruise missile test-fired
What is the news? An improved version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. What is Brahmos Missile? Click Here to read about it How was this Brahmos missile test different from earlier? Firstly, the BrahMos that was originally built… Continue reading 70% indigenous BrahMos cruise missile test-fired
Connecting the Dots: Plastic pollution and the planetary emergency report: Global treaty to cut plastic production needed urgently: EIA report ahead of UN summit
What is the News? The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has released a report titled “Connecting the Dots: Plastic pollution and the planetary emergency”. Note: Environmental Investigation Agency(EIA) is an international NGO with offices in London and Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1984. It investigates and campaigns against environmental crime and abuse. What are the… Continue reading Connecting the Dots: Plastic pollution and the planetary emergency report: Global treaty to cut plastic production needed urgently: EIA report ahead of UN summit
Year End Review 2021-Department of School Education & Literacy
What is the News? The Department of School Education & Literacy has launched several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of these initiatives are Samagra Shiksha SARTHAQ National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 National Bal Bhavan: It is an institution that aims at enhancing the creative potential of children by providing them various activities, opportunities and… Continue reading Year End Review 2021-Department of School Education & Literacy
The gigantic and magnificent scrolls created under the unique initiative ‘Kala Kumbh’ installed at Rajpath for Republic Day 2022 celebrations
What is the News? The gigantic and spectacular scrolls created under the unique initiative ‘Kala Kumbh’ have now been installed at the Rajpath for the Republic Day 2022 celebrations. What is Kala Kumbh? Kala Kumbh is organised by the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA). Purpose: It is an artist workshop for painting scrolls representing… Continue reading The gigantic and magnificent scrolls created under the unique initiative ‘Kala Kumbh’ installed at Rajpath for Republic Day 2022 celebrations
Supreme Court upholds validity of OBC quota in NEET admissions
What is the News? The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of quota for Other Backward Classes candidates in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test’s (NEET) All India Quota seats for undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses. What was the case about? Recently, the Central Government has announced to extend 27% reservation for OBCs… Continue reading Supreme Court upholds validity of OBC quota in NEET admissions
Union Minister releases revised Rural Area Development Plan Formulation and Implementation (RADPFI) Guidelines
What is the News? Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj has released the revised Rural Area Development Plan Formulation and Implementation(RADPFI) Guidelines. What is the need for Rural Area Development Plan Formulation and Implementation (RADPFI) Guidelines? There have been spatial development initiatives that have been implemented in India, especially in urban areas. However, there has… Continue reading Union Minister releases revised Rural Area Development Plan Formulation and Implementation (RADPFI) Guidelines
India & Denmark agree to work together on green fuels including green hydrogen
What is the News? India and Denmark have agreed to initiate joint research and development on green fuels, including green hydrogen. This joint research is a part of the already adopted Green Strategic Partnership – Action Plan 2020-2025. What is the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership? India-Denmark had launched the Green Strategic Partnership during the virtual… Continue reading India & Denmark agree to work together on green fuels including green hydrogen
Explained: The debate over marital rape
What is the News? The Delhi High Court is hearing a challenge to the constitutional validity of the ‘marital rape immunity’ provided for in the Indian Penal Code. What is Marital Rape? Click Here to Read about it What is the case about? A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the… Continue reading Explained: The debate over marital rape
